How far is Bar Harbor, ME from Waterville, ME?
The driving distance from Bar Harbor, ME to Waterville, ME is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bar Harbor and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bar Harbor and Waterville.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mount Desert Street
2478 ft · 44 sec · Mount Desert Street
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Continue on Eagle Lake Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Eagle Lake Road
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Turn right onto Sound Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sound Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3243 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 102
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 102
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Continue on Triangle Road
696 ft · 18 sec · Triangle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3
739 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 3
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Continue on Bar Harbor Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road
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Continue on High Street
1.1 km · 2 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Beechland Road
1 mi · 2 min · Beechland Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road
1 mi · 2 min · Bayside Road
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Continue on Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on State Street
1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Bangor Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on Main Road
12.1 mi · 19 min · Main Road
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Continue on Wilson Street
2662 ft · 51 sec · Wilson Street
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Take the exit straight
2149 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
45 m · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport
1530 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
51.5 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 104: Waterville, Winslow
1276 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chaplin Street
988 ft · 18 sec · Chaplin Street
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Turn right onto College Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1512 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
110 m · 18 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Post Office Square
13 m · 2 sec · Post Office Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bar Harbor and Waterville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
51.5 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bar Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bar Harbor to Waterville?
The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hampden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Bar Harbor and 50.1 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bar Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Hampden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bar Harbor and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 71.31 mi (114.76 km).
#1 Bar Harbor
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 5,594 |
| Coordinates | 44.3875800, -68.2039000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterville
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 16,579 |
| Coordinates | 44.5520100, -69.6317100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-69.631853, 44.55206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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